In a sure sign of a frivolous and useless lawsuit, a Perris mother has hired known ambulance chaser Gloria Allred to take legal action over what she claims is racism & discrimination against African-Americans by Walmart over their policy of locking up certain products.

Essie Grundy told reporters at a news conference Friday she has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the retail giant after asking for assistance to buy a 49-cent comb, which was among several products secured in a glass casing at the Perris store, CBS Los Angeles.

“I originally got the product from the Walmart in Riverside…and it was such a good product, I wanted to introduce it to my older children,” said Grundy. “They didn’t have anymore at the original Walmart that I got it from, so I went to my neighborhood one, and that’s when I noticed all of the African-American products was locked up under lock and key.”

In addition to an apology, Grundy’s ambulance-chasing attorney Gloria Allred said they’re hoping to have a court injunction to halt Walmart’s practice of locking up products.

Walmart has previously responded to such claims – which they say are “false and offensive” – by pointing out some products are more frequently targeted by shoplifters, including baby formula and razors, and the policy has nothing to do with imagined racism.

In a statement, Walmart spokesman Charles Crowson said while the company does not discriminate, it will review
Grundy’s complaint.

He noted that some products are locked or kept under tighter security, suggesting they are more at risk of theft, and crime statistics would confirm his innuendo.

“We’re sensitive to this situation and also understand, like other retailers, that some products such as electronics, automotive, cosmetics and other personal care products are subject to additional security,” he said.

“Those determinations are made on a store-by-store basis using data supporting
the need for heightened measures.

“While we’ve yet to review a complaint, we take this situation seriously and look forward to addressing it with the court.”

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